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New Scam Uses Social Security Online Site to Swindle Money from Seniors
Posted on June 18, 2013 | 2 CommentsThe ease of life supported by social security is under attack by online scam artists. Vulnerable senior citizens are the... -
“Elder Abuse” Includes Financial Scams
Posted on June 14, 2013 | 1 CommentTomorrow is International Elder Abuse Awareness Day, as declared by the United Nations. The UN defines elder abuse as “a... -
Scammers Set Up Fake Facebook Profiles for Religious Leaders
Posted on June 13, 2013 | 3 CommentsIn a new Facebook scam, con artists are impersonating popular church pastors. Once they gain a following, scammers use their... -
Businesses report fake BBB calls asking ‘are you planning to move?’
Posted on June 12, 2013 | 1 CommentBetter Business Bureau serving Central, Coastal, Southwest Texas and the Permian Basin has received reports from businesses that received numerous unwanted phone... -
Jail Time for Grandkids
Posted on June 11, 2013 | No CommentsWhat would you do if your grandson or daughter was imprisoned in a foreign country? That’s a really terrifying thought... -
How an American Chef in Paris Can Help You Recover from a Cyber Attack
Posted on June 7, 2013 | 1 CommentMeg Bortin is an American living in Paris who writes a charming but low-traffic French cooking blog that was recently... -
BBB Warns Seniors of Deceptive Telemarketing Calls Offering Free Medical Alert Devices
Posted on June 7, 2013 | 4 CommentsBBB is alerting seniors and caretakers to be wary of phone calls or voicemails from a company offering a “free” personal... -
Car Shopping? Don’t Fall For This Online Scam
Posted on June 6, 2013 | 1 CommentShoppers, watch out when browsing online for a used car. Con artists are using fake photos and scam websites to... -
Tips for Buying Legitimate NBA Finals Tickets
Posted on June 5, 2013 | 1 CommentWith the NBA season in its final stretch, be sure the tickets you buy for the NBA Finals are legitimate. Buying... -
Be Cool. Know About the “3 Day Cooling Off Rule”
Posted on June 4, 2013 | No CommentsOne of the questions we often hear at BBB is how to cancel the purchase of a product or service....
